Visit the Brooklyn Historical Society for museum exhibits and public programs that bring issues of Brooklyn's history to life. Research your family, home, or scholarly interest in the gorgeous Othmer library. We're open to the public!
Tips
"The best place to remember why you love Brooklyn examines the borough’s historical, cultural and gastronomic legacies through its permanent collection, rotating exhibitions and events."
"This Brooklyn Heights institution’s library is filled with upwards of 2,000 maps and 60,000 photographs. More than 100 boxes are devoted to records from the Bureau of Sewers."
"Designed by George Post. Opened 1881"
"Brooklyn Bounty is coming up soon, don't miss it. The food there is amazing!"
"Visiting our site at MetroTech? Make sure to also check out this #StaffPick for local cultural spot."
"You can find out a neat fact about our history by looking at the interior doorknobs which are original to Brooklyn Historical Society's 1881 building."
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